David Scott Blackburn
153 Theirman Ln, #103
Louisville, KY 40207
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Programmer/Analyst
-www.linkedin.com/in/sblackburn31
www.dsbburn.com
Database, Web & Desktop Application Developer
Energetic programmer analyst experienced in developing robust code for high-volume businesses. Increased
customer base by 10% for an online bill pay application; and improved performance and reliability, while
reducing support cost by 40% of a nationwide complex critical system. Naturally analytical person who shows
initiative and does what is necessary to get the job done.
Professional Summary
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Increased Customer Base 10%. Implemented major customer required change. Conducted statistical analysis
and assisted in creating business requirements. Created and modified web application, database objects, and
support systems to handle changes.
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Reduced Support Costs 40%. Increased data reliability, improved query response, and decreased system down
time of critical nationwide operations system by implementing data constraints, adjusting database configurations,
and making other database changes. Collaborated with other developers to implement required coding changes.
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Database Specialist. Designed, implemented, and improved complex queries, stored procedures, configurations,
and other database objects. Expert with T-SQL and experienced with SSRS, SSIS, Entity Framework, and Profiler; also
performing backup, restoration, data importing and exporting, installing upgrades and other database operations.
Currently developing advanced SSRS reports, and ETL packages and working with BI and SSAS.
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Web Developer. Utilizing ASP.NET (Web Forms, MVC, Web API), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and Bootstrap
created and maintained web applications. Specialized with web controls and full stack development with Visual
Studio using C# and VB.Net that called on cloud services, REST interfaces and various other internet protocols.
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Application Developer. Created and maintained complex multi-processor systems written in a variety of
languages and development environments utilizing a variety of communication and database protocols and
development methodologies. Currently specializing with Visual Studio.Net, but comfortable coding in any
environment or with legacy code.
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Troubleshooter. Using reporting, diagnostic tools, and remote communications, able to quickly identify and
resolve complex application, database, web & communication problems. Have untangled multi-user, multiprocessor, remote problems.
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Planner. Experienced in all aspects of software engineering including analysis, design, coding, testing,
documentation, training, and implantation. Have accurate estimation skills and excellent project planning and
tracking abilities.
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Communicator. Able to explain highly technical ideas in an understandable way. Created technical
documentation such as requirements, support manuals, and design specifications. Scheduled and ran meetings and
taught technical classes where Power Point presentations were prepared and used.
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Technical Experience
Databases
MS SQL Server, DB2, XML, LINQ, T-SQL, ETL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Stored Procedures
Languages
C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net (Web Forms, MVC, Web API), JavaScript, HTML, CSS, VB6
Methodologies
Object Oriented, Structured, MVC, Agile, SLDC, UML 2.0
Software
Visual Studio, Git, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, TFS, PowerShell, Bootstrap
Protocols
AJAX, HTTP, REST, TCP/IP, FTP, SNMP
Employment Summary
Database, Web & Application Developer
Freelance
Provide contract programing services
• Developed Application Usage Tracking System that includes Analytical Reports using SQL
Server, SSRS, ASP.Net Web API, C#, JavaScript, AJAX, and Stored Procedures.
• Created Portfolio website & Notebook App with ASP.Net MVC, using C#, JavaScript,
Bootstrap, Entity Frame and SQL Server.
• Created Emulation of a Manufacturing Production Timer with JavaScript, HTML, CSS &
Bootstrap that makes AJAX calls to an ASP.Net Web API with a REST interface which
communicates to a SQL Server database via Stored Procedures calls.
Current
JHA iPay Solutions
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Database and Web Application Development
Commercial Online Bill Pay application
2 Years
UPS
Senior Programmer/Analyst & DBA
Hub Feeder Control System
Client Server, Database, and Communications Development
Critical system used though out country to control sort operations at sorting facilities.
7 Years
UPS
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Feeder Scheduling
Client Server, Database and Communications Development
Complex scheduling system with rich user interface used nationwide and throughout Europe.
5 Years
UPS
Programmer to Senior Programmer/Analyst
Finance & Accounting
Database & Desktop Application Development, ETL and Adhoc Reporting
Supported many mid to small Finance and Accounting applications
5 Years
Military Service
Specialist 4 Rank, Honorably Discharged, Good Conduct Medal
US Army
NATO Custodial Agent of US Classified High Explosives
Kentucky Army National Guard
Chemical Officer
1st Lieutenant, Honorably Discharged
Education
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Mathematics Minor
ROTC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY